SDR IPXA2571699

Service difficulty report · Windshield · Boeing 75724APF

Difficulty date: February 15, 2012
Submitted: February 17, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N424UP
Make and model: Boeing 75724APF
Aircraft serial: 25369
System (JASC): 5610 · Flight Compartment Windows
Part: Windshield
Part number: 141T480013
Part serial: G4697
Condition: Failed
Location: Cockpit
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

CAPTAINS OUTER PANE WINDSHIELD STARTED ARCING AT BOTTOM ON CLIMBOUT. LEVELED OFF AT 16,000 FT, RAN QRH AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. ON APPROACH, GLASS SHATTERED. R & R CAPTAINS WINDSHIELD IAW AMM 56-11-01-4, OPS CHECKED GOOD. PERFORMED RII OF WINDOW TERMINAL TORQUE.

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